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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.21, 2,911.22 and 1,224.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.21, 2,911.22 and 1,224.88 is: 1,690.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.21 : 2,911.22 = 1,224.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.21/2,911.22 = 1,224.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.21x = 2,911.22 × 1,224.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.21x = 3,565,895.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,895.15/2,109.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.63

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